What parents need to know about bullying
Laura came home from work and found her 13-year-old son, John, lying on the bed with his new GAP sweatshirt crumpled on the floor. She…
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The lure of diet soda as a “healthy” alternative for children
Sally wants to make healthy choices for her overweight children so she decides to swap regular sugar sodas for artificially sweetened, zero-calorie diet sodas. Unfortunately,…
Sexual harassment causes harm in any form
Nightly news programming gives us insight on the devastating effects of physical sexual harassment in the form of rape, groping, and unwanted touch. However, new…
My child is touching their private parts: Is this normal?
It is very common to find parents worried about their son or daughter touching themselves a lot. Finding our child touching his or her genitals…
Early exposure may be the key to helping your child avoid food allergies
Although food allergies are a common concern for parents, there are recommendations to help reduce the risk of developing severe food allergies as well as…
Is fruit juice really healthy for my kids?
Are you surprised to hear that the juice you make for your children's snack can lead to obesity and tooth decay, although is 100% fruit? There is s…
Why fathers are important during the first year of life
Do you know the importance of a father’s role during the infancy and what benefits can provide for you and your family?
Why is teen pregnancy still happening? What parents need to know (Part I)
Teenage pregnancy still happens with more frequency than parents may realize. Although effective forms of birth control
Every word you say builds your child’s brain: The importance of talking to your baby during the first years of life
Talking with your baby or small child is a powerful tool parents can use to stimulate brain development and help them be ready for school e…
New recommendations for babies, children and teens: How much screen time is safe for kids?
New recommendations for screen time have been developed for every age group to reflect how prevalent digital media is in everyone’s life. Everyth…